Architect - Data Centre Projects

Ignis Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (2 days from home)

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ignis Partners in London is seeking an Architect to lead Data Centre projects from design through delivery, collaborating with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams across the UK and Europe.

The role offers autonomy, the chance to manage own projects, strong BIM and Revit integration, and a supportive studio culture with hybrid working (2 days from home) and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with strong post-Part 3 experience.
• Demonstrable experience delivering Data Centre projects is essential.
• Strong technical design and project delivery skills across multiple RIBA stages.
• Proficient in Revit with experience working within BIM environments.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of Data Centre projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Develop and coordinate design solutions with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Produce and review high-quality technical documentation and drawing packages.
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client meetings and represent the practice in a professional and proactive manner.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate and contribute to knowledge sharing across the studio.
• Maintain high standards of technical design, BIM coordination and project delivery.

Skills

Client management

Coordination

Communication

Independent working

Proactive

Education

Qualified Architect

Post-Part 3 experience

Tools

Revit

Job description

Architect - Data Centres

London | Hybrid Working (2 Days from Home) | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Our client is a highly respected international architecture practice with a long-established reputation for delivering complex, high-profile Data Centre projects across the UK and Europe. With studios in London and across mainland Europe, the practice continues to expand its international portfolio and is looking to appoint an experienced Architect to join its growing London team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking practice that places genuine value on its people. You'll join a friendly and approachable leadership team, enjoy a high degree of autonomy, and play a key role in the successful delivery of technically challenging projects for some of the world's leading clients.

The Role

As an Architect within the Data Centre team, you will take ownership of projects from design through to delivery, working closely with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams across both UK and international commissions.

This position offers the opportunity to lead your own projects while contributing to some of the industry's most prestigious and technically sophisticated developments. You'll be trusted to make decisions, build strong client relationships and help drive project success within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical delivery of Data Centre projects across multiple RIBA stages.
• Develop and coordinate design solutions with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Produce and review high-quality technical documentation and drawing packages.
• Ensure projects are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend client meetings and represent the practice in a professional and proactive manner.
• Mentor junior team members where appropriate and contribute to knowledge sharing across the studio.
• Maintain high standards of technical design, BIM coordination and project delivery.

About You

• Qualified Architect with strong post-Part 3 experience.
• Demonstrable experience delivering Data Centre projects is essential.
• Strong technical design and project delivery skills across multiple RIBA stages.
• Proficient in Revit with experience working within BIM environments.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Confident managing client relationships and multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative team.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join one of the sector's most respected international architecture practices.
• Long-term career progression with genuine opportunities to develop into senior leadership roles.
• High levels of project ownership and autonomy.
• Exposure to prestigious UK and international Data Centre developments.
• Hybrid working (2 days working from home).
• Competitive salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career support.